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Holmesburg Teen Shot in Hip on Halloween Night, Gunman Still at Large

Frankford Ave. & Covent St. — Reported Driver Contact Location. A 17-year-old boy was shot once in the right hip while riding inside a white Hyundai Tucson on the 8000 block of Frankford Avenue in Holmesburg around 10 p.m. on Halloween night, and the gunman who fired into the vehicle remains at large. Police found the teen in the rear passenger seat with the gunshot wound before he was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

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Man exposes himself to woman at Haverford Reserve, police say

An investigation is underway after a man exposed himself to a woman near a popular trail in Delaware County over the weekend, investigators said. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near a trail at the Haverford Reserve in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania. A woman told police she saw a man with his pants down in the distance. She said the man then hid behind a tree as she looked back. NBC10 later confirmed a group of young girls between the ages of 6 and 7 canceled their scheduled trail hike at the reserve Tuesday afternoon because of the report.

Haverford, PA · 1d

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Man accused of telling assault victim to lie to police so charges could be dropped, police say

An Eagleville man is being charged after police accused him of intimidating an assault victim and telling her to lie to police so that criminal charges against him would be dropped. Deshawn Page, 27, is facing felony charges of allegedly intimidating a victim to refrain from reporting, intimidating a victim...

Eagleville, PA · 1d

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Former Philadelphia waterfront icon SS United States set to be sunk off Florida coast

The SS United States is set to become the world's largest artificial reef in Okaloosa County, Florida, following its departure from Philadelphia's Delaware waterfront.

Okaloosa County, FL · 5h

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Preview: MBB vs. Rider and Pittsburgh

Villanova men’s basketball team will return to the Finneran Pavilion on Saturday, Nov. 14, to welcome Rider for a 7 p.m. matchup (ESPN+) as the Wildcats look to build momentum early in the season. Led by head coach Kevin Willard, Villanova opened the season with a 74-72 loss to...

Villanova, PA · 17h

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Young Black Men in Philadelphia Are More Likely to Be Pulled Over if Driving With Friends, Study Shows

Deciding whether to drive somewhere alone or with friends is typically a matter of convenience or personal preference. But for young Black men in Philadelphia, that decision may carry an additional consideration: the likelihood of being pulled over by police.

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

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Residents shaken after daylight attack in Chinatown

A 60-year-old woman was assaulted in the middle of the afternoon in the heart of Chinatown, according to police. The attack happened around 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 3 at 10th and Race Streets, and officers are still searching for the suspect.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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Local cross country runners fare well at PIAA state championships

NEWVILLE — All three local schools were well represented this past weekend at the 2026 PIAA state cross country championships. This year’s event was held at Big Spring High School in Newville on Saturday, Nov. 7 and attracted hundreds of elite runners from teams all across the Commonwealth. Western Wayne’s Kaitlyn Kloss and Honesdale’s Abby Kilker, along with June Brown and Kelcie Fillebrown of Wallenpaupack Area, led the charge in the girls Class AA race. More: Local runners dazzle at 2026 District 2 cross country championships Also by Kevin Edwards: Honesdale cross country teams host lone home meet of the season In addition, Paupack’s boys team qualified to compete as a unit and put together a Top 20 finish on the sport’s biggest stage. “States was amazing,” Paupack head coach Steven Brown said. “Our boys packed up better than they have all season, finishing with a 1-5 spread of only 25 seconds. The goal was to go for it together and they definitely did that.” On the dais June Brown has been a key contributor to Paupack’s girls cross country team for four years. On Saturday at Big Spring, Brown closed out her varsity career in stellar fashion. The battle-tested

Honesdale, PA · 1d

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Police charge man with arson following fire at Hatfield assisted living facility

Police said a fire that occurred at a Hatfield assisted living facility in September was intentionally set by one of the tenants. Jeff Scott Peters, 65, has been charged with arson, among other related charges, in connection with allegedly starting a fire at the facility. His bail was set at $99,000, according to court documents.

Hatfield, PA · 11h

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Veterans Day 2026 freebies, deals and events in the Philly region

Several businesses across the Philadelphia region are offering freebies and special deals to honor military veterans this Veterans Day. From free coffee at Wawa to free car washes, businesses across the region are showing their gratitude to those who have served our country. Several events are also planned for Wednesday to commemorate the holiday.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

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Villanova Baseball Mourns the Passing of Former Head Coach George Bennett

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova University Athletics mourns the passing of former baseball head coach George Bennett, who led the Wildcats for 16 seasons from 1986-2001 and remains the winningest head coach in program history with 463 victories. Bennett passed away on Nov. 7 at the age of 92. A...

Villanova, PA · 1d

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

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This 77-Year-Old Powerlifts at Aston’s Power Plant Gym

Two years after surgery, 77-year-old Dael Cohen is lifting heavy weights at Power Plant Gym in Aston, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I never thought I’d pick up power lifting in my seventies,” said Cohen. She continued, “I had back surgery two years ago and I feel like...

Aston, PA · 6h

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Former Sixer Robert Covington lists his Cherry Hill home for $2.9 million

A six-bedroom home owned by former Sixers forward Robert Covington is on the market in South Jersey for $2.9 million. The two-story property in Cherry Hill has been on and off the market — both for rent and for sale — several times since Covington purchased the home for $3.1 million in 2023. Covington, 35, played 11 NBA seasons with stints on the Sixers from 2014 to 2019 and in 2023, when he returned to the team via trade. He's now retired.

Philadelphia, PA · 2h

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Mike Tyson, Phillies Legends Set for Autograph Signings at The Philly Show in Oaks

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will join a star-studded autograph lineup at The Philly Show in Oaks, Montgomery County, next month alongside Phillies legends Steve Carlton, John Kruk, and Larry Bowa. Carlton and Bowa helped Philadelphia win the 1980 World Series, while Kruk was part of the 1993 National League pennant...

Philadelphia, PA · 6h

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Procaccio Inducted Into Philly Sports Hall Of Fame

PHILADELPHIA – Gina Procaccio does not like to give speeches, especially when they are about herself. She was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 5, and she didn’t even tell her family. “I didn’t even tell anybody about this induction,” Proaccio said during her...

Philadelphia, PA · 17h

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Police seek shooter who opened fire in Kensington, wounding 3

Police are looking for the shooter who opened fire and wounded three men in Kensington. One was hit by a stray bullet. Another is in critical condition.

Philadelphia, PA · 9h

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Broomall Family’s 70-Foot Halloween Ship Welcomes Visitors

412 W. Westbourne Dr. — Approximate Site of Halloween Ship Display. On Halloween night, visitors to the 70-foot pirate ship Miss Fortune saw friends and relatives of Chris Clark dressed as characters and acting in character, 6abc Philadelphia reported. Clark created the Broomall display with his sister, Lisa Knox, and brother-in-law, Dan Knox, on their front lawn.

Broomall, PA · 8h

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Upper Dublin Volleyball Makes History

Upper Dublin – in a rebuilding year – rode its sixth seed to the program’s first ever District 1 5A championship, exceeding even their own expectations. (Photos provided by UD volleyball) Alisa Zeng’s expectations for her final high school volleyball season were decidedly modest. “I thought...

Fort Washington, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day. MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: In this photo illustration, capsules of the drug Kratom are seen on May 10, 2016 in...

Philadelphia, PA · 6h